9 East 16th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

The 15-unit, 7-story building at 9 East 16th Street in Chelsea, owned by Adam Daniels, has experienced recurring pest management challenges over the past several years, particularly with rodent infestations. Most recently, between February and March 2024, four separate Department of Health and Mental Hygiene complaints were filed regarding rodent/insect/garbage issues, though these were eventually closed with administrative resolutions. The building's rodent inspection history shows a pattern of both passed and failed inspections, with rat activity noted in November 2023, and inspections in 2024 showing varying results.

Despite these ongoing challenges, the building's bedbug management reports from 2021 to 2024 indicate no infestations during the past three reporting periods, with a single incident of infestation in 2020-2021 involving all 15 units, which was reportedly eradicated. The building has several active violations and outstanding compliance issues. As of 2025, there are active Environmental Control Board violations from July 2023 regarding failure to file the 2020 external low-pressure inspection, and from December 2022 regarding failure to submit the required Cycle 9A report of critical examination for the exterior wall.

Additionally, there are open violations from 2018 related to unauthorized alterations and safety requirements in Apartment 4A. The building's historical records show compliance efforts through various permits and inspections, including a partial stop work order in 2021 and 2019 related to construction activities. The property has maintained regular housing maintenance code compliance in recent years, with no reported bedbug infestations since 2022 and successful rat inspections in 2024, suggesting some improvement in pest management practices. However, the persistence of rodent-related complaints and violations regarding exterior inspections indicate ongoing maintenance challenges.